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Beavers win streak goes to five with sweep of Anderson (baseball)

By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University baseball team ran its winning streak to five consecutive games with a pair of wins over HCAC-power Anderson University on Saturday, April 23, 2011.

Beavers zero in on HCAC tourney berth with split at Anderson (softball)

The Bluffton University softball team moved one step closer to its fifth-straight berth in the four-team Heartland Conference tournament with a split at Anderson University on Saturday, April 23, 2011. The Beavers took game one by a 5-2 count before Anderson recovered for a 7-2 victory in the nightcap. Bluffton moves to 17-14 overall and 9-5 in the HCAC, while AU stands 18-12 on the season and 8-4 in conference play.

Kayleigh Coughlan, Ryan Sprague, Cody Gesler, Alyssa Snider, Makayla Smith, Jack Henry Neff MS students of the month

Bluffton Middle School March students of the month were recently names. (photos as attachments at the bottom of this story)

6th grade:
Kayleigh Coughlan, daughter of Ryan and April Coughlan, Pandora.
Kayleigh attends St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Ryan Sprague, son of Jon and Aimee Sprague, Bluffton. Ryan plays basketball and tennis. He attends Gateway Church.

7th grade:
Cody Gesler, son of Doug Gesler, Bluffton and Christine Gesler, Bluffton. Cody attends the First United Methodist Church. .

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BFR's adult summer membership special now available

Adults searching for an affordable fitness membership are invited to take advantage of BFR's summer membership special, according to Carole Enneking of BFR.

Beginning May 1, the three-month membership fee will result in four months of membership. The cost is $87.86 (including sales tax) and includes access to the Fitness Center, Program Design Services, Drop in Recreation hours, access to the indoor track, plus discounts on fitness class and Ultimate Fit fees.

Senior Adults (55 years and older) may purchase the summer special for only $79.07 (including sales tax).

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Sesquicentennial String Band's performs at town hall May 14

The Bluffton Sesquicentennial String Band's will perform a program titled American Fiddle Tunes at 7 p.m., Saturday May 14, in the third floor of the town hall, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick, of the village cultural affairs committee.

The concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted at the door.

"It is Bluffton's 150th Birthday and many plans are in the works to celebrate this summer. One of the events planned is a Historic Ball June 25," she said.

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Where's my refund? How to check the status of a federal income tax refund

"Where's my refund?" That's the question likely on the minds of the tens of thousands of Ohioans who waited until the last two weeks of the filing season.

Many of these last-minute filers are in the waiting zone - awaiting receipt of their federal income tax refund. Taxpayers who combine e-file with direct deposit generally receive their refund within 7-10 days of filing their returns.

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